By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM The Liberty Hill City Council on Monday advanced several development plans, including those for a neighborhood on the Abbott Tract, a splash pad at Wetzel Park, a swim center at City Park, and some road improvements near Carl Shipp Drive. The closing for the public hearing for the city’s intended annexation of Stonewall Ranch was postponed until … [Read more...]
Liberty Hill Police transfer signals possible dispute at City Hall
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM Liberty Hill joined 11.66 percent of surveyed cities last month when it took supervision of the police department out from under the city administrator and made it a direct responsibility of the mayor. The Independent surveyed 60 Texas cities that have the same municipal government structure as Liberty Hill, which also employ a city administrator who is … [Read more...]
LHPD relocates to former City Hall
By Madison McVan The Liberty Hill Police Department relocated to the former city hall building on Loop 332 earlier this year. Since the move, the building’s renovations have been nearly completed. The remodel is about 90 percent finished, according to Chief of Police Maverick Campbell. The building still needs some furnishings, and the parking lot will be enlarged and … [Read more...]
Lewis leaving Liberty Hill for City of Rollingwood
By SHELLY WILKISON Amber Lewis, the City’s chief financial officer and assistant city administrator, resigned Tuesday. Lewis, who was first hired by the City in 2014 as a planner and was later promoted to manage the city finances, has been hired as City Administrator for the City of Rollingwood -- a suburb of Austin. While the move is a clear career advancement … [Read more...]
Council votes to annex Stonewall
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM Council members Monday passed an official statement of intention to annex Stonewall Ranch, accepted a purchase offer for the Liberty Parke improvement bonds, saw the introduction of the Police Department’s newest reserve officer, and more. Before the meeting, a reception was held honoring Council Member Elizabeth Branigan, who chose not to run for … [Read more...]
Council moves supervision of LHPD from City Administrator to Mayor
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM The Mayor described the Council’s decision Monday to change the chain of command for the Police Chief as a simple housekeeping measure. But City Administrator Greg Boatright says the move may indicate that elected officials are seeking more control over city operations. At the end of a long agenda Monday, the last item marked for discussion during … [Read more...]
City says enforcement of sign ordinance not a priority
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM As highways slow through Liberty Hill, colorful clusters of signs dot the intersections and straightaways. Some are even posted on telephone poles at stepladder height. In bold letters on corrugated plastic, they advertise everything from new real estate to garage sales, fitness courses, RV parks and banking services. But although yard signs like … [Read more...]
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